How Trump’s Culture War Derailed a New Smithsonian Museum The Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, still in its conceptual stages, has found itself at the center of a contentious battle over influence and control.
Yesterday's failed vote on the museum's establishment bill highlights the insidious creep of politics into what was once considered a sacred space – not just any museum, but one dedicated to celebrating the achievements and stories of American women.
The fact that six Republican representatives opposed the legislation alongside 210 Democrats is telling.